2019-2021 Polestar Polestar 1 Problems: 1 Issues Every Owner Should Know
2019-2021 model years · NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports · Updated May 2026
According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2019-2021 Polestar Polestar 1 has 1 documented known issues, with 1 rated critical. The most serious is Polestar 1 PHEV Charging Issues / OBC Faults ($0-$5,000 repair). Across all issues, repair costs range from $ to $5,000. DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.
All 1 Known Issues
On the 2019-2021 Polestar Polestar 1 PHEV, the limited-production Polestar 1 PHEV (~1,500 units total) has documented On-Board Charger (OBC) faults — refusing to start a charging session, terminating mid-session, or reporting wrong charge rate. Parts availability for this niche model is also a documented owner pain point.
Common Symptoms
- will not start charging
- session terminates
- wrong charge rate
How to Fix
Polestar Space service is the only option for OBC repairs — limited Polestar 1 parts availability means some repairs take weeks. Out-of-warranty OBC replacement is expensive ($2,500-$4,500 + install). Plan ahead for parts lead time.